Category: North Country

Kaitlin S. Cyrus, 23, at left, and Jovannie E. Vega, 24, at right, have both been charged with second-degree manslaughter as a result of the assault that led to the death of a three-year-old child. NCTW photo by Jeff Chudzinski. BY JEFF CHUDZINSKINorth Country This Week MASSENA — A three-year-old child has died following an…

Big Spoon, artist recognized Thursday, November 30, 2023 – 1:28 pm The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce recognized Natalie Vaverchak for her artwork for the business poster at the chamber’s annual meeting and awards banquet on Nov. 17. From the left are Rose Rivezzi and Will Trithart, owners of Big Spoon Kitchen who received the Business…

Local firefighters complete training Thursday, November 30, 2023 – 9:45 am Ten members from various St. Lawrence County Fire Departments recently completed an intensive 24-hour training program in pump operations spanning the months of October and November. Pictured above from left are: Erik Johnson, Support Engineer from Canton Fire; Aaron Pierce, Support Engineer from Heuvelton…

Christmas story author visits Rensselaer Falls Thursday, November 30, 2023 – 6:35 am Local author Becky Duprey was on hand to read and sign her Christmas-themed children’s book, ‘The Shoelace Mission’ at Applewoods Orchards, Rensselaer Falls, Nov. 25. From left, Alicia Brice, Debra Brice, Becky Duprey, Hallie Boyer and Sheila Brice-Conklin were among those at…

SeaComm recently donated $450 to the St. Regis Falls American Legion Auxiliary. From the left are SeaComm Branch Manager Christine Marshall, American Legion Auxiliary President Terri Morris, American Legion Auxiliary Chaplain Nancy Martin, and SeaComm Financial Service Assistant Nicole Mallette. Photo submitted by SeaComm. MASSENA – SeaComm recently donated $450 to the St. Regis Falls…

Pictured above from left are: Erik Johnson, Support Engineer from Canton Fire; Aaron Pierce, Support Engineer from Heuvelton Fire; Derek Sagriff, Support Engineer from Hannawa Falls Fire; Andrew Johnson from Canton Fire; Robert Crowe, State Fire Instructor; Nathan Sheen from Gouverneur Fire; Larry Mitchell from Parishville Fire; Eric Lynch from Pierrepont Fire; Dylan Barton from…

Winter clothes collected for Lisbon students Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – 5:28 pm Lisbon Legion Auxiliary collected winter apparel for the students at Lisbon School on Nov. 28. From the left are Kristin Davidson, school nurse; Sheila Day, Auxiliary president; Nancy McCullough, Auxiliary secretary; and Debbie Hubbard, Membership. Submitted by Debbie Hubbard.   Read the…

Massena Amvets donate free rink time Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – 1:09 pm The Massena Sons of Amvets recently made a donation for six hours of free skating to the arena. These hours will be available to anyone to skate for free during the upcoming holidays. Shown here are Sons member Andy LaPointe, Massena recreation…

Knick-knack salesman in Ogdensburg Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – 9:53 am Mack Greenwood plays with hand forged metal knick-knacks being sold by his father, Ted Greenwood, of Hefaistos, Canton, at the Holiday Craft Show held at John F. Kennedy School, Ogdensburg Nov. 18. Hundreds attended the annual craft fair with 110 vendors this year, hosted…

OGDENSBURG – United Helpers is seeking nominations for the Wayne N. Ladouceur Award presented annually to a deserving United Helpers employee. The award was established in order to preserve and honor Ladouceur’s memory while recognizing an employee who gives of themselves to better the lives of others. Nominees must be an hourly employee who possesses…